NFL Fantasy News & Injury Updates

• Devin Hester – WR, Chicago Bears
  According to the Chicago Sun Times, new Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz “has big plans for Devin Hester.” Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz confirmed that he is committed to using Devin Hester as a starting wide receiver.
• Michael Bush – RB, Oakland Raiders
  The Oakland Tribune confirms that there is “no chance” Michael Bush will be traded this offseason.
• Chris Johnson – RB, Tennessee Titans
  According to the National Football Post’s Mike Lombardi, the Titans “are not going to change their position” on Chris Johnson’s contract situation.
• Derrick Ward – RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  The St. Petersburg Times speculates that Derrick Ward could see more carries per game this season.
• Earl Bennett – WR, Chicago Bears
  Updating a previous item, Earl Bennett (arthroscopic knee surgery) hasn’t been cleared for a full return to team drills.
• Brian Westbrook – RB, N/A
  Free agent Brian Westbrook is expected to make a decision on his new team this week, according to Howard Balzer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
• Ronnie Brown – RB, Miami Dolphins
  Ronnie Brown (Lisfranc fracture) admitted that he’s still not 100 percent and sometimes still has soreness in his foot.
• Wes Welker – WR, New England Patriots
  Wes Welker (knee, shoulder) reiterated Saturday that he doesn’t have a timetable to resume practicing football.
• Jamaal Charles – RB, Kansas City Chiefs
  Jamaal Charles (shoulder surgery) promises to be at full speed by the start of Chiefs training camp.
• Santonio Holmes - WR, New York Jets
  The Jets are working on having suspended WR Santonio Holmes learn all three receiver positions after he played almost strictly the “X” spot — or split end — as a Pittsburgh Steeler.